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Update From Governor Lee about School Closing

Posted On: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Elizabethton City Schools will remain closed and plan on returning to school on April 27, 2020. We will inform you of any changes. Please review the instructional plan on ECS website and keep in touch with your student's teacher to help with learning from home starting on March 30.
Statement from Commissioner Penny Schwinn on Governor’s Recommendation to Extend School Closures
NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Commissioner Penny Schwinn released the following statement on Governor Bill Lee’s announcement recommending school districts remain closed through April 24:
“This is an unprecedented time for our country and state and we thank Governor Lee for his leadership in protecting the health and wellbeing of Tennessee's students and teachers. We know school closures represent a significant disruption for families and students and the recommendation to extend them has not been considered lightly.”
“The Department of Education team will continue to work closely with our districts as they serve students and families during this time. We are committed to doing whatever we can to support our district leaders as they make the necessary decisions to ensure students can continue to access critical meal and other services, as well as receive high-quality academic instruction while they are out of school.”
“Even in the midst of these challenges, we have seen an incredible outpouring from districts, schools, and teachers going above and beyond to ensure students continue to have access to food and have the supports they need to continue learning. This is a huge testament to our resilience as a state and the dedication of our educators and leaders.”
The Department of Education will continually update guidance to school districts posted on our website: https://www.tn.gov/…/health-and-…/update-on-coronavirus.html

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